We are in the middle of winter in the Capital Region and although we haven't had a lot of snow and ice, there is still plenty of time for another snowstorm. Make sure you know the laws about clearing off your sidewalks in the Capital Region. Some cities have different rules and fines.
It is super convenient when you can fly out of Albany International Airport to your destination but it isn't always possible. Stewart International Airport is another option that is only about 90 miles south of the Capital Region. They are now adding an airline that will offer flights to Europe.
Nine Pin Cider prides itself on being a local hard cider company that has dedicated to using 100% New York-grown apples and fruits from the Capital Region and Hudson Valley to make their ciders. They have made a delicious raspberry cider and a special homemade melba sauce.
A new restaurant has moved into the old Pearl Street Pub in downtown Albany. It's called the Skinny Pancake and it specializes in all different varieties of crepes.
There had been restaurants in the space inside the TU in the past but it has been empty for quite some time. Now a new restaurant has opened and is ready to serve the downtown clientele along with those heading to a game or a concert.
When a popular Albany pizzeria announced that they were going meatless back in September, customers were worried it wouldn't last. Well, unfortunately, it is now permanently closed but not because they went vegan nor does it have to do with the pandemic.
No one has to tell us that New York is a very expensive place to live but I had no idea just how expensive it is to live in the Capital Region compared to other regions in New York state.
A number of famous athletes were born and raised right here in the Capital Region. Here is one famous athlete from each of the 11 counties in the District.
'Tis the season to find the perfect gifts and delightful treats and eats at Trader Joe's. We love to shop not only for ourselves but for others this holiday season. Here are a few essential specialties that are available at Capital Region Trader Joe's.
This seems like something you would only see in the movies or a crime show but it was a plot that unfolded right here in Hoosick Falls. Fortunately, there was an anonymous tip to the Albany FBI that thwarted a murder-for-hire plot of two local residents.
If Video Environment Plus was still open on Fuller Road in Albany, I bet Gertrude Verand would still be looking for her husband that "disappeared" in the "backroom" of the now-closed video store.